James Charles: 2023 net worth of the famed TikToker known for his incredible makeup skills

James Charles Dickinson is an American internet personality who became the first male ambassador for CoverGirl
PUBLISHED APR 26, 2023
James has become a beauty icon, inspiring many to embrace their unique features and break away from societal standards of beauty.(@jamescharles/Instagram)
James has become a beauty icon, inspiring many to embrace their unique features and break away from societal standards of beauty.(@jamescharles/Instagram)

James Charles Dickinson is an American internet personality, self-makeup artist, and model from New York. Charles set a benchmark in 2016 when he became the first male to appear in CoverGirl after a tweet featuring his makeup went viral. He was the first person to appear on the cover of Vogue Portugal's international edition, with the tagline "The Beauty Of Imperfection." This move was applauded by many in the beauty industry, as it was seen as a sign of progress towards breaking traditional beauty standards and embracing a more inclusive idea of beauty. He has since become a beauty icon, inspiring many to embrace their unique features and break away from societal standards of beauty.

Charles is one of America's biggest and most followed beauty influencers and has been featured in major publications such as Vogue and Elle, and he has collaborated with some of the world's most iconic brands. The beauty influencer has always had an interest in makeup and has been drawn to beauty since childhood. He is best recognized for his makeup and beauty-related YouTube Channel and he posts consistently on TikTok. He has more than 37 million followers on TikTok and 21.7 million followers on Instagram. Charles is also out and proudly gay.

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James Charles's Net Worth 



 

James Charles's rags-to-riches story is like modern-day Cinderella; turning an unlikely dream into the life of his dreams with hard work, dedication, and the right connections. Charles is expected to earn roughly $5 million per year, before taxes, from his YouTube channel alone, and he also generates money from sponsored posts on his Instagram account, as do all influencers. He also runs a beauty business and makes a living through his online store, Sisters Apparel, where hoodies cost between $45 and $60 and caps cost between $30 and $40. Charles, like many other public figures and influencers, generates money from personal appearances, paid events, and sponsorship deals. All of these ventures have added to his $22 million fortune. He continues to pursue similar opportunities, aiming to grow his wealth even further.

The Most subscribed male beauty Guru



 

Charles has over 23 million subscribers on his YouTube channel and over 3.8 billion views. He has worked hard to improve his makeup abilities and is currently the most subscribed male beauty guru on YouTube. Charles is famous for his YouTube channel, where he posts product reviews, lifestyle vlogs, and cosmetic tips. He is popular among the younger generation and has a large fan base due to his distinctive makeup talents. In 2018, he teamed with Morphe Cosmetics to develop the 'Morphe x James Charles' 39-shade eyeshadow palette, which sold out in less than 5 minutes. Charles has featured many famous social media personalities, like Charli D’Amelio, Jojo Siwa, Addison Rae, Jeffree Star, Emma Chamberlain, Kylie Jenner, and many more.

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